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The Alliance Joins Joint Statement on Human Rights of People with Developmental Disabilities
People with disabilities have the same civil and human rights as their peers without disabilities. Those rights are not modified, lessened, or “balanced” against other considerations because of their support needs.
Honoring The Legacy of Autistic Advocate Mel Baggs
We’re mourning the loss of Mel Baggs, an autistic advocate for who helped push for a broadened understanding of humanity and communication.
Building Self-Confidence Through Self-Direction
For Jason Ross, self-direction wasn’t easy. It meant overcoming failure through perseverance. And it gave him confidence to take charge of his life.
Ending Institutionalization of People With Disabilities in Pennsylvania
We support the closure of the White Haven and Polk centers, which deny basic freedoms to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Our member Robert Zotynia and board member Marian Frattarola-Saulino testified at a recent community hearing in White Haven.
Self-Direction Spotlight: Paddleboarding, Pizza, and Community
An interview with Alliance members Jess, Anastasia, and Bob Lawhead This summer, Jess Lawhead got to go standup paddleboarding in the Boulder Reservoir near his home in Colorado. Now one day soon he’s hoping to take a trip to the ocean to learn surfing. Jess,...
We’re presenting at the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference!
Attend the Alliance’s session on self-direction and self-determination at the 2019 HCBS Conference on Thursday, August 29 at 11:30am
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